Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Waves: How Drake Betrayed Megan Thee Stallion
On this week’s episode brought to us by Slate’s The Waves, Tory Lanez has been sentenced for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, and we have THOUGHTS. Scamfluencers co-host and former BuzzFeed reporter Sca…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
TikTok Shop is a Dystopian Mall Kiosk
On today’s episode, Rachelle and Candice are joined by sustainable stylist and fashion educator Lakyn Carlton to discuss TikTok Shop — a new feature that lets users purchase products without ever lea…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
BookTok’s Horny Hockey Drama and the End of Internet Thirst
As an end of summer treat, Rachelle Hampton and Candice Lim dive deep into the drama that engulfed BookTok earlier this August. Over the spring and early summer, hockey-themed romance novels enjoyed …
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Addison Rae is the Newest Pop Princess
On today’s show, Candice Lim and Rachelle Hampton walk through Addison Rae’s quest for Hollywood stardom. They run through her moments of flop before the release of AR, a collection of Rae’s leaked m…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
How to Make Millions Playing Dungeons & Dragons
On today’s episode, Rachelle Hampton and Candice Lim are joined by Slate staff writer Luke Winkie to discuss his recent profile of Critical Role’s Matthew Mercer. Launched by Mercer and his friends i…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
The Child Content Creator Crash is Coming
On today’s episode, Candice Lim and Rachelle Hampton dive deep into the mystery shrouding Lil Tay, a 14-year-old influencer who went viral in 2018 for being the “youngest flexer of the century.” In t…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
You Just Missed This Year’s Most Important Episode of Reality TV
On today’s show, Candice Lim is joined by Slate producer Cheyna Roth to dissect the recent troubling events that happened on Below Deck: Down Under. Two crew members were fired after separate filmed …
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
What NewJeans Tells Us About the Future of K-Pop
On today’s show, Candice is joined by Vivian Yoon, the writer and host of K-Pop Dreaming. They dissect the hype surrounding K-pop viral sensation NewJeans, talk about the musical influences that make…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Will Doja Cat Ever Be Canceled?
On today’s episode, Candice Lim and Daisy Rosario give their takes on Doja Cat’s latest controversy: hating her fans. They trace her long-documented and problematic history with the internet, then as…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Decoder Ring: What’s Really Going On Inside a Mosh Pit?
The mosh pit has a reputation as a violent place where (mostly) white guys vent their aggression. There’s some truth to that, but it’s also a place bound by camaraderie and—believe it or not—etiquett…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago